Loaded Bacon Potato Soup Recipe (2024)

Published: Mar 3, 2015 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

A loaded baked potato is transformed into a warm, delicious, comforting soup! Made with all the favorite ingredients, bacon, potatoes and cheese, you’ll be glad to ladle up a hearty bowl full! The perfect fall or winter meal hands down.

Original recipe posted: March 2015 | Recipe updated: October 2019

Why This Recipe Works

I spent today with my sweet lil’ Sammy. If I could bottle up his cuteness and sell it, I’d be a rich girl. It seems impossible for one little person be sooo enjoyable and cute. I wish kindergarten would never come. Every day I press my thumb on time’s giant pause button until it hurts. Now it’s March. One month closer to school for my baby.

Ok ok, enough of that. Onto delicious food topics. I have been excited to make loaded baked potato soup for a while now, but I had no idea just how delicious it would be. OH MY GOODNESS. I’d venture to say this is my new favorite homemade soup. Every bite is comfort food at its best. I I ate it for four consecutive meals. This yummy comforting dish is quick, easy and beyond delish!

How To Make Potato Soup

This easy baked potato soup recipe turns out great! I highly recommend it for dinner for your family!

STEP 1 – COOK BACON

Cook 8 strips of bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the cooked bacon, chop it up and set it aside. Drain MOST of the bacon grease from the pan. Leave a little bit in there.

STEP 2 – SAUTE VEGGIES & COOK POTATOES

Reduce the heat to medium. Throw some onion, garlic, salt and pepper into the skillet. Stir that around for 4 minutes or so. Transfer the softened veggies to a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Pour in your chicken broth or stock and peeled, cubed uncooked potatoes (approximately 6 medium Russet potatoes)

Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

STEP 3 – PREPARE A ROUX

In the meantime, using the same delicious, greasy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour.

Whisk until mixture is smooth and thick.

Add milk.

Continue to whisk for another 4 minutes or so, or until mixture is thick. Add the milk mixture to the Dutch oven.

STEP 4 – PUT TOGETHER CREAMY SOUP

Using an immersion blender or potato masher, reduce the chunkiness of the soup by as much as you’d like. This step is completely optional, as some prefer a chunkier soup with the diced potatoes. I used a potato masher to get rid of the big chunks.

Add bacon, ham and shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese.

Stir until cheese is melted and soup is warmed through.

How Long Does Potato Soup Last In The Fridge

If you have leftovers to store and you’re not surewhether to refrigerate, toss or freeze your potato soup, read on!

How To Add Flavor To Soup

Check out these tips to learn how toadd flavor to your next batch of soup!

What To Serve With Potato Soup

Soup is an easy, comforting meal to prepare for dinner any time of the year. But what do you serve alongside it? Click over for15 delicious ideas about what to serve with potato soup.

Recipe Notes

• Dice your potatoes fairly small so that they cook quickly and can be blended better if you use that method to thicken up your soup.
• For a more creamy soup, substitute the milk with heavy cream or half and half, if you have it on hand.
• To add some vegetables to your soup, thin slice some mushrooms, carrots and celery and add them to the skillet in step 2.
• This soup freezes well and can be saved for another meal. Let it cool completely and place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 months. When you are ready to enjoy another bowl, place it in the fridge and allow it thaw. Then place it on the stove top and warm over a low temperature until its completely warmed through.
• If you’re more in the mood for a Twice-Baked Potato now that we’ve discussed these yummy ingredients, I’ve got you covered there.

What Is Roux

A roux is a simple way to mix flour and fat, like butter, together until it’s smooth and creamy and added to thicken a sauce. It’s often used in creating mac and cheese or in soups and gravies.

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